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Thomas D. Smith, 54, Kansas City, MO died on June 30, 1998, at his home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at D.W. Newcomer’s Sons White Chapel Funeral Home; Burial in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at the chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Sounds Church or St. Luke’s Hospice.
Mr. Smith was born May 19, 1944, in Kansas City, MO. He was a member of Calvary Sounds Church and was employed by Kenworth for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, son and a granddaughter. Survivors include his wife, Mary Lou Smith, of the home; son, James Smith, Independence, MO; two grandsons, Cory and Troy Smith; and three stepgrandchildren, Melissa, Patrick and Amanda Woods.
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Bill Steel
It is hard to put into words what you feel when your best friend passes. Tom and I knew each other, of course, in high school but became best friends after graduation. Much of what I learned as a mechanic I learned from him. I also know that I will see him and his dear wife when I get to Heaven. He was a great inspiration spiritually, and would give the shirt off his back to help somebody. I miss you, Tom.